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Workers Circle now offers Yiddish courses that meet twice a week

The program includes intensive courses that require learning the Yiddish alphabet, and conversational classes that don’t

People seeking to learn Yiddish online will find that most courses meet once a week. That may be perfect for people with a busy schedule or for those who prefer a relaxed environment in which to learn.

But for those seeking a more intensive course, the Workers Circle now offers classes that meet twice a week. The course follows the acclaimed textbook In Eynem. Students who don’t know the Yiddish alphabet can learn it from the textbook before the first class which begins on the week of Oct. 28.

For people who prefer a more informal approach to learning Yiddish, there are several conversational classes available that don’t require knowing the alphabet. In this course, students will be learning through the interactive program YiddishPOP. Each lesson is based on several short, charming animations about a girl named Nomi and her friend Moby the robot, through which students learn new vocabulary and grammar.

The Workers Circle has many intermediate and advanced courses, too. The intermediate courses are taught mostly in Yiddish but some English will be used if needed. The textbook used is Yiddish: An Introduction to the Language, Literature & Culture. Some courses revolve around a specific theme like poetry, women religious leaders or the songs of Itsik Manger.

Advanced courses are taught solely in Yiddish and are centered on specific topics. Among this year’s options:

To find out more and to register, go here.

 

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